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real world

[ree-uhl, reel] / ˈri əl, ril /


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Real-world experiences at Babson can help graduates land higher-paying jobs, Spinelli says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

Real-world Nanette Cole, still an undervalued 9-to-5-er, is impressed by the version of herself that runs a ship, but it’s not mutual for Capt. Cole.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2025

Real-world cordyceps don’t infect mammals, and most mushrooms — like truffles or other edible ones — won’t make people sick.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2023

Real-world black holes are only scary in the sense that if you get too close to one, you won’t be able to escape.

From Scientific American • Feb. 14, 2023

Real-world examples help readers “understand the human dimension of the impact of climate change.”

From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2022




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